In 1860 north carolina produced many crops. some of these were produced primarily on plantations by enslaved laborers. study the maps to make connections between the types of crops being produced and the number of enslaved people living and working in that area.

in one to two paragraphs, compare the types of crops cultivated to the number of enslaved people in the region. what conclusions can you draw about the state’s geography? use evidence from the maps to support your conclusions.